VA Benefits

IYRS is approved to certify educational benefits for eligible veterans, including the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33), the Montgomery G.I. Bill (Chapter 30) and Veterans’ Vocational Rehabilitation Programs (Chapter 31). Applications for veterans’ educational benefits should be made as early as possible through the applicant’s regional VA office. The school’s VA facility code is 3502639. Applications for the G.I. Bill can also be made online.

Post 9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33)

The Post 9-11 GI bill education benefits will pay eligible veterans up to:

• $17,500 per academic year for tuition & fees
• An annual books & supplies stipend of $1,000 paid proportionately based on enrollment.
• A monthly housing allowance (MHA) based on your rank and the school’s location

This benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits, generally benefits are payable for 15 years following your release from active duty.

The Post-9/11 GI Bill also offers some service members the opportunity to transfer their GI Bill to dependents. For more information, click here.

Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30)

The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) is available for those who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces. MGIB encompasses both the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty (Chapter 30) and The Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606). Under Chapter 30, Active Duty members enroll and pay $100 per month for 12 months; and are then entitled to receive a monthly education benefit once they have completed a minimum service obligation. 

Veterans' Vocational Rehabilitation Programs (Chapter 31)

Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) is intended to help the service-disabled veteran become independent in daily living and, to the extent possible, to select, prepare for, and secure entry level employment which is compatible with his or her interests, abilities, and physical capabilities.

Under Chapter 31, VA pays the cost of tuition, fees, books, equipment, and supplies. The veteran also receives a monthly subsistence allowance. Since VA makes separate payment to assist the veteran in meeting the costs of school attendance and the veteran is receiving (or is entitled to receive) monthly disability compensation payments, the monthly subsistence rates under Chapter 31 are somewhat lower than the monthly payments made to veterans under other VA educational assistance programs. For example, the monthly subsistence payment to a Chapter 31 veteran without dependents is currently $508.46 for full-time training. The full-time monthly rate for a veteran with one dependent is $630.19; with 2 dependents the rate is $742.61. For each additional dependent, the veteran is entitled to $54.14 per month additional while training at a full-time rate. Monthly subsistence rates are proportionately lower when training is at a half-time or a three-quarter time rate. No benefits are payable for less than half-time training. For more information, click here.

To confirm your eligibility for benefits, please call the VA at (888) 442-4551.  Applicants should forward a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility and Certificate of Release and Discharge (DD Form 214) to IYRS, Debra Huntington, Manager, Student Affairs (401) 848-5777, x205.